[Capdist-auditions] Musical Director wanted

[Leesa Perazzo]

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TITLE: MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Broadway Camp Production Summer 2018

JOB SUMMARY:



Proctors is the Capital Region’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, in education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region.  The School of the Performing Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a robust series of training programs, classes and engagement programs in each venue, in schools and throughout the community.



The School of Performing Arts at Proctors, in Schenectady, New York is seeking an experienced, creative musical director who is a dynamic teacher for their Broadway Camp summer program and production.



Broadway Camp is a professional training program which ends with a full production performed on the historic mainstage of Proctors. The company is made up of students in acting (40), production (10) and orchestra (12-16) from July 9 to Aug 4, Mon-Fri from 9am - 5pm. All students are between the ages of 14-19. Auditions will be in March for the acting company, and in early June for the orchestra. Each day begins with a class in various areas of theatre discipline taught by the creative team and 2-3 specialty workshops with guest artists in addition to a full rehearsal schedule. The program is led by a team of theatre professionals with the support of Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre staff.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



- Musical Supervisor

- Vocal Coach

- Arranger (as needed)

- Conductor

- Plays keyboard for all rehearsals and performances.

- Conduct all musical rehearsal needs for the production for the acting company and orchestra.

- Plan and meet with creative team as necessary.

- Create rehearsal audio/video as needed with creative team.

- Collaborates on daily class schedule, rehearsal schedule and workshops.

- Attend all auditions (acting and orchestra) and aid in the selection of students.

- Assist and actively pursue the recruitment of orchestra students.

- Will collaborate with the educational team to develop workshops and other educational opportunities in all areas of the Broadway Camp.

- Supervise Assistant Musical Director.



POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:



- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field.

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in musical directing and conducting musical theatre.

- Excellent piano/keyboard ability.

- Professional experience with all styles of musical theatre, and in-depth knowledge of music.

- Experience teaching/working with students ages 14-19 with a wide range of skill levels.

- Well organized and strong leader.

- Effective ability to recruit, train and lead musicians.

- Musts: dependable and self-motivated, professional demeanor and appearance, the ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, a team player that is able to work well with others, strong verbal and written skills, ability to do musical arrangements as needed, computer skills as needed for revisions of musical arrangements and orchestrations.



FEE: $3,300.

OTHER INFORMATION: No Benefits, No housing

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 1, 2017.

START DATE: For Auditions and meetings, as needed -  January 2018



Submit resume, cover letter and two references
No phone calls, please.



All the best,

Leesa L. Perazzo

Human Resources Manager

Proctors, theREP & UPH


432 State Street

Schenectady, NY 12306

(518) 382-3884 x136

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